| Yesterday's Bible Study |
In today's verse, Peter tells us that we should not be ashamed of the suffering that we face as Christians. Instead, we should glorify God in the midst of suffering. We do not have to hide our pain as long as we give it to God and allow Him to work through us.
Being vulnerable can be difficult. It's hard to admit that we face many challenges, especially when people around us seem to have it all together. However, the rarity of authentic vulnerability makes it more impactful. When we are undergoing trials as Christians, we should be willing to share our struggles with others. We shouldn't be ashamed of our suffering, but instead, be willing to talk about it.
When we open up about our lives, it allows people to pray specific prayers. We should invite people into our story so that they can join us in petitioning the Lord to move in our circumstances. This means when He moves, they will get to share in the miracle--they will get to see God moving personally and powerfully in our lives. If we do not open up to them, they do not have this opportunity.
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It can be hard to see how the Lord can glorify Himself through our suffering. But it's important to note that we don't suffer so that God can be glorified--He will be glorified whether or not we suffer. Instead, we can handle whatever suffering comes into our lives in a way that honors the Lord.
When we refuse to give up hope, continue earnestly in prayer, or try to see the Lord even when it's difficult, we are giving ourselves to Him to be glorified. We're opening ourselves up to His mercy and kindness, and we're responding so that He will receive the glory through everything. When the trial is over, while we might remember it as painful, we will also recall it as a way that God was brought glory.
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